VERNON ROAD, WF15 6HU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF15 6HU

VERNON ROAD, WF15 6HU, Kirklees has recorded a total of 35 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.73 per 1,000 population. This WF15 6HU crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF15 postcode area, which has experienced 129 crimes and a crime rate of 7.55 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WF15 6HU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF15 6HU, encompassing approximately 1868 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (77.78% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

WF15 6HU Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Mark Street with total crimes: 4
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 4
  • Strawberry Bank with total crimes: 3

VERNON ROAD, WF15 6HU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1618.7377.78%
Vehicle crime48.56-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour42.14-50.00%
Public order42.14100.00%
Other theft22.140.00%
Possession of weapons11.070.00%
Shoplifting10.54-75.00%
Burglary10.54-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.54-80.00%
Drugs10.54-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences923.55-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.82300.00%
Vehicle crime74.2840.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.7566.67%
Shoplifting42.680.00%
Drugs32.1450.00%
Other theft21.61-50.00%
Other crime21.070.00%
Burglary21.070.00%
Public order21.07-33.33%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1520.34-6.25%
Vehicle crime58.0366.67%
Other theft42.68100.00%
Public order32.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.61-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.61-33.33%
Possession of weapons21.070.00%
Drugs21.070.00%
Burglary21.070.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1617.6677.78%
Criminal damage and arson48.5633.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.140.00%
Public order31.6150.00%
Vehicle crime31.610.00%
Other theft21.61-33.33%
Drugs21.070.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.84-52.63%
Other theft34.820.00%
Vehicle crime31.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.6150.00%
Public order21.610.00%
Drugs21.070.00%
Shoplifting21.070.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1920.3418.75%
Anti-social behaviour610.17100.00%
Other theft33.21-25.00%
Vehicle crime31.6150.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.61100.00%
Shoplifting21.07100.00%
Public order21.07-66.67%
Other crime11.070.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1618.7333.33%
Public order68.56100.00%
Other theft43.21-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.14200.00%
Vehicle crime21.610.00%
Theft from the person11.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.54-50.00%
Shoplifting10.54-50.00%
Other crime10.54-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1217.1350.00%
Other theft56.42150.00%
Public order32.68-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.61-50.00%
Drugs21.070.00%
Shoplifting21.07100.00%
Vehicle crime21.07-66.67%
Other crime21.07-33.33%
Possession of weapons11.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.540.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences818.73-11.11%
Vehicle crime64.280.00%
Public order43.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.14-33.33%
Other crime32.140.00%
Drugs21.61100.00%
Theft from the person21.070.00%
Other theft21.07-33.33%
Possession of weapons11.070.00%
Shoplifting10.540.00%
Robbery10.540.00%
Burglary10.54-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences914.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.82100.00%
Public order43.21-50.00%
Other theft32.14-25.00%
Burglary31.610.00%
Shoplifting11.61-85.71%
Drugs10.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.54-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences920.87-60.87%
Public order84.820.00%
Shoplifting74.28-30.00%
Vehicle crime63.750.00%
Other theft43.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.14-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour21.61-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2333.720.00%
Shoplifting1012.310.00%
Public order85.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.280.00%
Other theft43.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.140.00%
Burglary22.140.00%
Drugs21.070.00%
Robbery21.070.00%
Other crime11.070.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 161 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.42 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20249
July 202415
June 202416
May 20249
April 202419
March 202416
February 202412
January 20248
December 20239
November 20239
October 202323

A total of 38 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
March 20244
February 20245
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 41 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 20245
June 20243
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20246
November 20236

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
July 20242
June 20243
April 20246
March 20243
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 49 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20243
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20246
February 20243
January 20244
December 20234
November 20238
October 20238

A total of 31 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20237
October 202310

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
January 20241
December 20233
October 20232

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20244
December 20236
November 20233
October 20237

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
October 20231

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20242

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF15 6HU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Mark Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Strawberry Bank
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Firthcliffe Drive
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Sampson Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Bradd Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Ings Crescent
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 8. Barber Square
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 9. Firthcliffe Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Malthouse Court
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Barker Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Wharton Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Ings Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Leeds Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Chapel Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Vernon Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Willow Tree Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. John William Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Barracks Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 21. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1